As Uganda advances toward a cleaner, low-carbon future, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is emerging as a practical transitional fuel that connects the country’s current energy needs with its long-term sustainability ambitions. Tackling Energy Poverty and Environmental Strain Nearly 90 percent of Uganda’s energy consumption still comes from solid biomass such as wood and charcoal. This […]

As Uganda’s oil and gas sector moves closer to commercial production, the ten-year journey of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) offers important lessons for building strong national institutions in resource management. Institutional Capacity as a Cornerstone Established under the 2013 Petroleum Acts, UNOC’s role has been to manage Uganda’s commercial interests in petroleum and

The development of Uganda’s oil refinery and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is expected to bring extensive economic benefits to Uganda and the region. Some of the key advantages include: With EACOP progressing past the 50% completion mark and the refinery agreement now signed, Uganda is positioning itself as a key player in

Uganda has taken a significant step in its oil and gas sector with the signing of a historic agreement for the construction of a crude oil refinery in Hoima District. The agreement, signed in the presence of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, sets the framework for investment timelines and obligations between the Government of Uganda and

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has achieved a major milestone by securing the first tranche of external financing for its ambitious pipeline project. This funding has been provided by a syndicate of financial institutions, including regional banks such as the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,

Uganda is making significant strides towards achieving its national content agenda by 2040, with a growing number of local businesses benefiting from contracts, training, and enterprise development programs. Recent data highlights impressive progress in local participation, particularly in the oil and gas sector. So far, 4,621 contracts have been awarded to Ugandan companies, with community-sourced

Uganda’s oil and gas sector presents significant economic opportunities. The Industry Enhancement Center (IEC) has played a key role in capacity building and enterprise support to maximize local participation. Over 4,000 Ugandans have been trained and internationally certified in various oil and gas disciplines. Institutions like the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) and industry partnerships

The Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) successfully hosted the Supplier Development Workshop on February 25, 2025, in Kololo. The event brought together key players in Uganda’s oil and gas sector, including local suppliers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, to discuss procurement processes, compliance requirements, and business opportunities. The workshop featured insights from TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU),

Uganda is on the cusp of an exciting new chapter in its development as a major oil-producing nation. With the discovery of substantial oil reserves in the Albertine Graben in 2006, the country is now preparing to begin commercial production in 2025. But as Uganda embarks on this new venture, one of the key pillars

Uganda’s oil and gas industry has been an exciting and transformative chapter for the country, promising both immense opportunities and challenges. After decades of exploration, the country’s oil potential is beginning to take shape. With the discovery of commercial quantities of oil in 2006, Uganda is now gearing up for its long-anticipated journey into the